Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Nebraska
Key metrics for nursing homes in Nebraska including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Nebraska has a total of 179 active skilled nursing facilities with 13,925 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 1,967,923, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 141.32 persons in Nebraska.
There were 9,706 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 69.70%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Nebraska has added 30 new beds and lost 170 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Nebraska and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.70 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.71 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.10 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Nebraska
COVID-19 Infections in Nebraska Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Nebraska there were a total of 109 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Nebraska added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 30 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Rock County Hospital Long Term Care | 30 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Nebraska lost 4 skilled nursing facilities and 170 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Hillcrest Care Center | 36 |
| Butte Senior Living | 40 |
| Rose Lane Home | 64 |
| Rock County Hospital Long Term Care | 30 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Nebraska.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Nebraska based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home 220 Park Avenue Hebron, NE |
3.00
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Heritage Crossings 501 North 13th Street Geneva, NE |
4.00
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Oakland Heights 207 South Engdahl Avenue Oakland, NE |
4.00
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Jefferson Community Health and Life Gardenside 2200 North H Street Fairbury, NE |
4.00
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Accura Healthcare of Hartington 401 W Darlene Street Hartington, NE |
5.00
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Good Samaritan Society - Albion 1222 South 7th Street Albion, NE |
5.00
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Colonial Haven 424 HARRISON ST BEEMER, NE |
5.00
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Saunders Medical Center 1760 County Rd J Wahoo, NE |
5.00
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York General Hearthstone 2600 North Lincoln Avenue York, NE |
6.00
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Fairview Manor 255 F Street Fairmont, NE |
6.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Nebraska based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Cascades at Skyview 505 O Street Bridgeport, NE |
254.00
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Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation Mercy 7410 Mercy Road Omaha, NE |
209.75
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Emerald Nursing and Rehab Lancaster LLC 1001 South Street Lincoln, NE |
191.50
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Hemingford Care Center 605 Donald Avenue Hemingford, NE |
182.50
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Adept Nursing and Rehab of Sutherland 333 Maple Street Sutherland, NE |
175.75
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The Banyan at Montclair 2525 South 135th Avenue Omaha, NE |
169.50
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Kimball County Manor 810 East 7th Street Kimball, NE |
161.25
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Adept Nursing and Rehab of Grand Island 800 Stoeger Drive Grand Island, NE |
153.75
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Emerald Nursing and Rehab Omaha 5505 Grover Street Omaha, NE |
151.75
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Life Care Center of Elkhorn 20275 Hopper Street Elkhorn, NE |
124.00
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Nebraska Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Nebraska nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.90 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.20 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.20 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.50 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 7.00 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 54.90 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.71 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.69 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.70 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.40 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.10 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.60 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.49 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.05 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 48.70 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 43.90 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.50 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.28 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.63 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.57 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.17 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.40 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 9,499.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 19.46 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.16 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.59 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.99 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 4.35 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.34 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 4.44 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 92.88 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 20.82 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 80.46 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 2.29 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 19.12 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 19.29 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 96.09 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 75.91 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.16 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 26.30 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 21.32 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 12.08 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.80 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.96 | Higher |